Cornelius Dupont (abt. 1785 - abt. 1843)

Ancestors

Died about 21 Jul 1843 at about age 58 in South Carolina, United States

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Biography

Cornelius Dupont lived in South Carolina. He was the son of Charles DuPont and Sarah Coachman. His brother was Abraham Dupont.^[1]

Marriage

Cornelius Dupont married Maria Hutchinson, daughter of Mathias Hutchinson about 3 Nov 1808, living at the time in St. Luke's Parish.^[2][3]

Property

Cornelius Dupont purchased his plantation property in 1820 from Christopher Hasell.^[4][5]

Residence

In 1830 Cornelius Dupont is seen on the census in Colleton, South Carolina^[6]

In 1840 Cornelius Dupont was listed on the census in Charleston, South Carolina.^[7]

Death

Dr. Cornelius Dupont died in 1843. His will was written 6 Jul 1843, and proven 7 Sept 1843.^[8]

His estate was appraised 13 Nov 1843.^[9]

Burial

Cornelius Dupont is buried in Summerville, Dorchester, South Carolina. ^{[10] [11]}

Plantation

Dr. Cornelius Dupont purchased Branford's Plantation, 15 Mar 1820.^[4][12] After his death his property was conveyed to Dr. William Moultrie Brailsford.^[13][14][15]

Slaves

Dr. Cornelius Dupont had a number of enslaved persons who were named in his probate papers.^[9] These persons will be recorded on his plantation page.

Sources

1. ↑ Wills and miscellaneous probate records, 1671-1868: "South Carolina Probate Re... Bound Volumes, 1671-1977"
   Catalog: Wills and miscellaneous probate records, 1671-1868 Wills v. 50-51 1862-1868
   Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977 > Charleston > Wills, 1862-1868, Vol. 051 > image 742 of 917; citing Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
   FamilySearch Image: 939L-JWSW-8Q (accessed 23 July 2022)
   • The will of Abraham Dupont written 17 Jun 1852
2. ↑ Married https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106246410/1808-cornelius-dupont-marriage/
   • The Charleston Daily Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, 05 Nov 1808, Sat, Page 3 col 1
3. ↑ Marriage Notices in the Charleston Courier 1803-1808" https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t7np2bs16&view=1up&seq=63&skin=2021&q1=%22Cornelius%20Dupont%22
   • p.63 Saturday November 5, 1808
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898: "Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898"
   Catalog: Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898 Land records, v. E9-H9 1819-1920
   Film number: 008196085 > image 656 of 1224
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLV-G3QX-X (accessed 23 July 2022)
   • Bk G9 p.136
5. ↑ Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898: "Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898"
   Catalog: Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898 Cross index, A-F 1800-1881
   Film number: 007837383 > image 441 of 534
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3Y-49LG-C (accessed 23 July 2022)
   • Deed Index Cornelius Dupont
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHP2-CY2 : 7 September 2017), Cornelius Dupont, St Georges Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, United States; citing 460, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 171; FHL microfilm 22,505.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHY1-4PZ : 18 August 2017), Cornelius Dupont, Charleston, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 15, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 509; FHL microfilm 22,508.
8. ↑ Wills and miscellaneous probate records, 1671-1868: "South Carolina Probate Re... Bound Volumes, 1671-1977"
   Catalog: Wills and miscellaneous probate records, 1671-1868 Wills v. 42-43 1839-1845
   Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977 > Charleston > Wills, 1839-1845, Vol. 043 > image 694 of 967; citing Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
   FamilySearch Image: 939L-N49K-1Q (accessed 23 July 2022)
   • Will Bk 43 p.666
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} South Carolina Probate Re... Bound Volumes, 1671-1977: "South Carolina Probate Re... Bound Volumes, 1671-1977"
   Catalog: Charleston County, South Carolina inventories, appraisements & sales, ca. 1834-1867 ca. 1834-1850
   Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977 > Charleston > Inventories, Appraisements, Sales, 1839-1844, Vol. A > image 267 of 325; citing Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
   FamilySearch Image: 939L-JD98-JW (accessed 23 July 2022)
10. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14552308/cornelius-dupont: accessed 23 July 2022), memorial page for Dr Cornelius Dupont (27 Apr 1785–21 Jul 1843), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14552308, citing Saint Georges Parish Church Cemetery, Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Karl Braun (contributor 46845822).
11. ↑ Monumental Inscription. United States. St George Parish Church Cemetery, Summerville, Dorchester, South Carolina. 21 July 1843 DUPONT, Cornelius GPS: 32.95009, -80.17119. Photograph by: Kathleen Parker: taken 8 January 2019.
12. ↑ Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898: "Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898"
    Catalog: Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898 Land records, v. A6-B6 1786-1790
    Film number: 008139658 > image 49 of 691
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSK7-G92S-M (accessed 24 July 2022)
    • 1787 release to John Joor, Bk A1 p.73
13. ↑ Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898: "Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898"
    Catalog: Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898 Land records, v. I11-K11 1842-1846
    Film number: 008300036 > image 256 of 626
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSR8-8SVQ-1 (accessed 23 July 2022)
    • Deed Bk I p.448-449
14. ↑ https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_South_Carolina_Historical_and_Geneal/Bo9IAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=Dr.%20Cornelius%20Dupont
    • p.153-154
15. ↑ Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898: "Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898"
    Catalog: Charleston city, Charleston County and South Carolina miscellaneous land records, 1719-1873; index to land records, 1719-1898 Land records, v. L11-N11 1843-1845
    Film number: 008300037 > image 368 of 886
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSR8-F3ZX-J (accessed 24 July 2022)
    • Transfer of property, Deed Bk M11 p.207

• Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, "St. George's Church Cemetery, Pdf brochure, (https://southcarolinaparks.com/files/State%20Parks%20Files/Colonial%20Dorchester/CD_cemeterytour.pdf : accessed 10 January 2019), "Cornelius Dupont".